Oldham Seals Group has been acquired by Integrated Polymer Solutions

Rothschild & Co's UK mid-market team, Arrowpoint Advisory, has advised Oldham Seals Group Limited on its sale to Integrated Polymer Solutions, Inc. (IPS) a designer and manufacturer of engineered elastomeric components and a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management.

Founded in 1964, Oldham Seals is a long-standing specialist in the design and manufacture of polymer-engineered products serving highly demanding naval maritime applications. Its solutions address critical thermal, fire protection, and pressure performance requirements, and are deployed across numerous global naval platforms. The company’s products meet some of the world’s most stringent technical specifications, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner to blue-chip defence customers internationally.

The acquisition represents a full ownership transition for the Oldham family, with Managing Directors Chris and Nick Oldham exiting the business. The transaction offers strong strategic alignment, bringing Oldham Seals’ niche naval expertise into the IPS platform, and is expected to unlock the next phase of growth by leveraging IPS’s broader customer reach and international footprint.

Chris and Nick Oldham, Managing Directors and Owners of Oldham Seals, said, “Arrowpoint Advisory provided critical support at every stage of the process. Their industry knowledge, combined with a sharp commercial perspective, played a pivotal role in overcoming challenges and securing an excellent result for us.”

Tom Smith, Managing Director at Arrowpoint Advisory commented: “This transaction marks a compelling combination of world-class polymer capabilities. Oldham Seals’ deep engineering expertise and mission-critical applications are an ideal match for IPS’s international ambitions. It has been a privilege to advise Chris, Nick, and the team on this important milestone.”

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